Question 1

What surprising behind-the-scenes health issue affected Nat 'King' Cole during filming?

Accepted Answer

Nat 'King' Cole was coughing and losing weight on set while commuting for a nightclub gig; unbeknownst to all, he was already very sick with lung cancer.

Question 2

What did Lee Marvin famously say when accepting his Oscar for this film?

Accepted Answer

Lee Marvin opened his Oscar acceptance by saying, 'Half of this probably belongs to a horse out in the Valley somewhere'.

Question 3

How did Lee Marvin's salary change after winning an Oscar for this role?

Accepted Answer

Lee Marvin earned $30,000 for this film; after his Oscar win, he earned up to $1,000,000 for later films like Paint Your Wagon and Monte Walsh.

Question 4

Which major film festivals or award bodies recognized this movie?

Accepted Answer

It was recognized by the Berlin International Film Festival in 1965 and awards from BAFTA, Directors Guild of America, Golden Globes, National Board of Review, Academy Awards, Writers Guild of America, and New York Film Critics Circle.

Question 5

What is the basic revenge plot of Cat Ballou?

Accepted Answer

A woman seeks revenge for her murdered father by hiring a famous gunman, but he turns out to be very different from what she expects.

Cat Ballou

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